An optimist's journey through thyroid cancer

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Hello there! Here we are, August 19th, 2014. One year ago I had my surgery. Has it really already been a year? Yesterday, I had my one year check up at Mass General. Everything already feels routine. Sonogram. Appointment. Blood. The usual. Since I still have thyroid antibodies that are distorting my blood levels, I […]

Today marks on whole year. Can you believe that? One whole year since I received the phone call that motivated me to change my life. So how did I acknowledge this? Well, I celebrated the best way I know how! I competed in my first ever spartan race! Why not compete in a race that makes […]

Hey everyone! I just finished up my week at Camp Sunshine! For those who don’t know, Camp Sunshine is a volunteer based camp for families dealing with a child who has/has survived/has died from a life threatening disease. It’s a really beautiful program that has flourished over the past 30 years to help families all […]

Hey everyone! Last Friday was my 4th of July road race! It was so much fun and I even convinced two of my cousins to join in this year. We had some family friends up and ate a ton of food! One of the younger kids and I were playing, when she hopped up on my […]

Hello readers! The other day I went on a 5 mile run and had a nice long contemplation about life. In times of crisis, many people look to or even seek out God. Whether it be a natural disaster, sickness, death, changing your ways, or trying to dig yourself out of a deep hole. I […]

Hey everyone! I realize it’s been a while since my last post- I’m sorry for those who have been waiting! I actually thought my last post was going to be the finale and then I realized I still have some things coming up that maybe ya’ll would like to hear about. As of now, I’m working at […]

May 18, 2014 was the day I officially graduated from college. I’ll be honest, it was really difficult to get there. I was recently telling someone that “Cancer sucks. There isn’t much I can do medically, besides take my pills, exercise, and go to my appointments- there is no reason to sit around and mope if […]

Just wanted to share another life event with you all!! For some reason I decided to take this exam a week and a half after my final college exam. Of course Vermont decided to have 75 degree days of sunshine all week while I locked myself in the library. I would look out longingly from […]

I got my semester grades back! Yay! Academically this was actually a pretty good year. I told my parents I really wanted to graduate with a 3.0, and I’m leaving here with a 2.99. I’m not even kidding. But… I think I’m just going to round up so shhhh don’t tell anyone!!

So…. I’m officially done with undergraduate college? I bought my robe, cap, and gown. A lot of my friends have ribbons or chords they get to wear for certain awards or accomplishments. I made myself three ribbons for the thyroid cancer colors and I’ll wear that as my accomplishment. My finals are all completed, and I’m […]